Take Your Weeknight Dinner to the Next Level With This Refreshing 4-Ingredient Pasta Sauce

What better way to use fresh tomatoes than in this delicious pasta?

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During the summer months, local farmer’s markets are brimming with fresh tomatoes. If you’re looking for a pasta dinner that doesn’t absolutely ruin your summer diet, this quick and easy pasta sauce is your golden ticket. It’s flavorful and nutritious.

Pasta Salsa Fresca

Prep Time:4 minutes

Cook Time:9 minutes

Total Time:18 minutes

Servings:4

Medium

Ingredients

3 cup diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon chopped basil

3 tablespoon olive oil

6 cup your favorite pasta

1 teaspoon Parmigiana cheese

Step 1

Gather your ingredients.

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Step 2

Make 1 pound of your favorite pasta in well-salted water for 9 minutes.

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Step 3

In the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking, heat olive oil at medium-high heat.

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Step 4

Add chopped tomatoes and basil. Cook for 1 minute.

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Step 5

Mix and drain pasta.

Step 6

Add salsa fresca, salt and pepper, and Parmigiana cheese to the pasta. Serve!